I&C;Engineer

Asset Description:
Shuweihat S2 IWPP, a Greenfield development project will produce 1507 MW of power and 100 MIGD of water. The Plant includes two power and desalination blocks, each comprising two gas turbines, one steam turbine and three Multi-stage Flash distiller units. The gas turbines are the latest Siemens SGT5000F (94.3A(6)) gas turbines, complete with Siemens steam turbines and generators. The HRSGs are provided by Samsung and the MSF distiller units by Doosan. The first block of power and water capacity is expected to enter commercial operation at the beginning of May 2011, with the facility commercial operation expected in September 2011.
The plant is owned by Ruwais Power Company (RPC) in which ADWEA has 60% equity and the remaining 40% equally shared between GDF Suez and Marubeni.
The plant will be operated and maintained by S2 Operation and Maintenance Company, which is jointly owned (50:50) by Marubeni and GDF Suez. The advertised position is for the S2 O&M;Company.
Job Purpose:
Reporting directly to the Lead I&C;Engineer and ultimately to the Maintenance Manager, the I&C;Engineer will lead a team of technicians and senior technicians to fulfil the day to day I&C;maintenance activities at the power and desalination plant. Additionally, the I&C;Engineer is responsible to support the management of the major outages of the plant, ensuring that the plant meets availability, reliability, efficiency, generation and cost targets, safely and within strict environmental limits.
Core Competencies
Technical:
1. Good I&C;engineering foundation and practical knowledge of how it applies to modern power plant and desalination plant technologies
2. A thorough understanding of the skills required by Technicians and Senior Technicians to undertake quality maintenance activities.
3. Knowledge of contractual obligations and the need to support Operations Department in achieving availability, output and efficiency targets.
4. Power plant engineering concepts
5. Strong understanding of Quality, Health, Safety and Environment management systems and safety rules.
6. Budget preparation, planning and cost control
7. Ability to formulate and communicate strategic goals and directions
8. Good command of the English language
9. Good planning and leadership skills
10. Excellent communication, presentation, IT and interpersonal skills
11. A Working experience and knowledge of computerised maintenance management systems.(CMMS)

Behavioural:
1. Ability to recognise safety issues and hazards to personnel, and to act on own initiative in preventing incidents
2. Ability to work within a multi cultural and multi – disciplinary staff
3. Motivation and leadership of colleagues and subordinates
4. Seek, organise and exchange information for decision making and problem solving
5. Ability to create a climate of open communication on personal and professional issues
6. Ability to work autonomously, prioritising tasks and activities in line with business objectives
7. Quality and environmental awareness and managing according to quality standards and procedures
8. Innovation, vision, creativity, taking initiative, problem solving and decision making
9. A pro-active approach to planning and decision making
10. Ability to build effective relationships with superiors and subordinates
11. Ability to work under pressure - especially during unplanned incidents and events
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the management of the long term (Siemens) gas turbine service contract with respect to planned and unplanned outage services of gas turbines
2. Develop routine plant maintenance through the use of CMMS.
3. Support successful preparations and completion of planned shutdowns conducted by Siemens
4. Implement I&C;engineering best practices in accordance with OEM and international standards
5. Support the development and implementation of a Long Term engineering strategic plan
6. Undertake engineering analysis of faults and propose long-term solutions
7. Undertake or supervise advanced condition monitoring techniques in fields such as: thermography, vibration analysis, oil analysis, etc
8. Support life cycle management for all I&C;systems
9. Support completion of planned shutdowns within time and budget
10. Support Operations Department in the safe and efficient delivery of high levels of commercial availability within environment limits
11. Liaise with Operations Dept. in investigation of suspected equipment problems and in appropriate testing of equipment after any repairs before the equipment returns to service
12. Make decisions, or assist others to make decisions, to resolve plant maintenance problems with immediate, medium and long term consequences
13. Lead and motivate colleagues and subordinates by achieving appropriate people and plant related performance measures
14. Deliver outcomes, in all areas of work, consistent with the Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental policies
15. Ensure Company Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures are followed.
16. Participate in internal / external Quality, Health, Safety and Environmental audits and monitor relevant findings
17. Help ensure all procedures, documentation, drawings and manuals are kept up to date and necessary training is completed in a timely manner
18. Participate in suitable training programs, both for individual development and engineering competence, and develop knowledge and experience in subordinates
19. Work within budgets for maintenance and provide feedback on expenditure, explaining variances, potential risks and/or problems and recommending solutions
20. Support an environment and mechanism where communication and cooperation between the Maintenance and Operation teams, as well as with Admin Staff, is maintained at excellent levels
Performance Indicators:
1. Safe and reliable maintenance of the I&C;equipment by the I&C;Team.
2. Meeting maintenance programmes and targets.
3. Meeting plant reliability and availability targets.
4. I&C;Section budget control.
5. I&C;Section safety record.
6. I&C;Section housekeeping.
Authorisations:
1. Competent Person under the power plant O&M;Safety Rules.
2. Tendering Evaluation.
3. Managing Technicians and Senior Technicians.
4. Evaluating and performing maintenance tasks.
Direct Reports:
Technicians and Senior Technicians
Interfaces:
Internal:
1. Maintenance Engineers and Technicians
2. Shift Charge Engineers.
3. Administration and Finance Personnel
External:
1. Customer.
2. Some Contractors and Suppliers
Education:
1. An accredited degree in Electrical and / or Electronic Engineering (or):
2. An accredited degree in equivalent subject e.g. Instrumentation and Automation Engineering (or)
3. Time served Apprenticeship (or)
4. Demonstrated competence at engineering level with adequate education and training supported.
Experience:
1. Multiple years of experience in power stations and / or desalination.
2. Experience preferred in CCGT, Gas Turbines, MSF-Desalination plant and a wide range of auxiliary equipment.
3. Experience with Siemens Vx4.3A gas turbines and / or Doosan multi-stage flash desalination would be a particular advantage.
4. Experience of setting-up and / or mobilising an O&M;company in the field of power or desalination projects would be an advantage.
5. Experience of working in the Middle East would be an advantage.
6. Commercial awareness and PPA/PWPA knowledge
Medical Status:
The post holder shall be medically able to undertake the duties of the post and any duties they may have to undertake as part of their role in the Power Station emergency plan.